Share the introductory material for the story and invite participants to consider the ways Rosa Parks modeled leadership with integrity. Have a participant read the story aloud to the group.
Engage participants in a discussion with these questions:
How does this story differ from the popular story about Rosa Parks? Does knowing she was prepared for this moment and this action change your perception of her as a leader?
What skills did Rosa Parks need in order to act in this situation? What personal qualities did she have that made her action effective?
What spiritual and emotional support might she have drawn on to withstand enormous pressure?
